How to pronounce twitchel
Say it like TWICH-ul. Twitchel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TWICH).
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- TWICH
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Twitchel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TWICHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of twitchel
American and British speakers say twitchel in essentially the same way: /ˈtwɪtʃəl/ in the US and /ˈtwɪtʃəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TWICH-ul.
What does twitchel mean?
- A narrow alleyway between houses; a ginnel.
Where does twitchel come from?
Inherited from Middle English twichel, alteration of twychen (with change of suffix), from Old English twiċen (“fork in the road”).
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Questions about saying twitchel
How do you pronounce twitchel?
Say TWICH-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtwɪtʃəl/. In British English it is /ˈtwɪtʃəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in twitchel?
Twitchel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TWICH). Broken into parts: TWICH · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say twitchel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtwɪtʃəl/ and the British form is /ˈtwɪtʃəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.